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Jan Wielopolski the elder

1601 – 1668

Polish noble

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About Jan Wielopolski the elder

Lived 1601 – 1668 (aged 66–67). Jan Wielopolski the elder was a Polish.

Count Jan Wielopolski (died 1668) was a Polish noble (szlachcic) from the Wielopolski family who served as Voivode of Kraków from 1667 to 1668, Castellan of Wojnicz from 1655 to 1667.

He also served as Starost of Biecz from 1655 to 1639 to 1655 as well as Starost of Nowy Targ in 1652 and Starost of Warsaw in the year 1658.

He was a courtier from 1635, administrator of royal salt-pits in Bochnia from 1649, castellan of Wojnicz from 1655 and voivode of Kraków Voivodship from 1667.

Personal life Son of District Judge and Podkomorzy Kasper Wielopolski and Elżbieta Broniewska. He was married to Zofia Kochanowska.

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Important facts

Born
1601
Birth century
17th century
Died
1668
Nationality
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Positions held
Deputy to the Sejm of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Kraków voivode, Polish elector, Castellan of Wojnicz
Also known as
Jan Wielopolski

Family & relationships

Spouse
Zofia Kochanowska
Parent
Elzbieta Browniewska
Parent
Kasper Wielopolski

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Wielopolski the elder?

Polish noble

When was Jan Wielopolski the elder born?

Jan Wielopolski the elder was born in 1601.

When did Jan Wielopolski the elder die?

Jan Wielopolski the elder died in 1668.

What nationality was Jan Wielopolski the elder?

Jan Wielopolski the elder was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Wielopolski the elder

· Wikidata: Q6150188

· DBpedia: Jan Wielopolski the elder

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